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6x - 8 = 16 solve the following equation. then place the correct number in the box provided.

In the given triangle, ∠aed ∼ ∠ abc, ad = 6.9, ae = 7.2, de = 5.2, and bc = 10.2. find the measure of bd and ce. round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Acircus act has 3 times as many elephants as acrobats. jorge noticed that all together there were 56 legs in the circus ring. how many elephants were in the show?